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regulatory T cell

Term ID
CL:0000815
Synonyms
  • regulatory T lymphocyte
  • regulatory T-cell
  • regulatory T-lymphocyte
  • suppressor T cell
  • suppressor T lymphocyte
  • suppressor T-cell
  • suppressor T-lymphocyte
Definition
A T cell which regulates overall immune responses as well as the responses of other T cell subsets through direct cell-cell contact and cytokine release.
References
  • BTO:0004520
  • FMA:84070
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